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41 shake one's head
(to move one's head round to left and right to mean `No': `Are you coming?' I asked. She shook her head.) γνέφω αρνητικά -
42 shoddy
['ʃodi]1) (of poor material or quality: shoddy furniture.) φτηνός2) (mean and contemptible: a shoddy trick.) ελεεινός,επαίσχυντος•- shoddily- shoddiness -
43 signify
1) (to be a sign of; to mean: His frown signified disapproval.) σημαίνω,υποδηλώνω2) (to show; to make known by a sign, gesture etc: He signified his approval with a nod.) εκφράζω,εκδηλώνω•- significant
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44 sneak
[sni:k] 1. verb1) (to go quietly and secretly, especially for a dishonest purpose: He must have sneaked into my room when no-one was looking and stolen the money.) κινούμαι στα κλεφτά,γλιστρώ2) (to take secretly: He sneaked the letter out of her drawer.) παίρνω κρυφά,σουφρώνω2. noun(a mean, deceitful person, especially a telltale.) μαρτυριάρης, ρουφιάνος- sneakers- sneaking
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45 some
1. pronoun, adjective1) (an indefinite amount or number (of): I can see some people walking across the field; You'll need some money if you're going shopping; Some of the ink was spilt on the desk.) μερικός,λίγος,μερικοί,κάποιοι2) ((said with emphasis) a certain, or small, amount or number (of): `Has she any experience of the work?' `Yes, she has some.'; Some people like the idea and some don't.) κάποιος3) ((said with emphasis) at least one / a few / a bit (of): Surely there are some people who agree with me?; I don't need much rest from work, but I must have some.) κάποιος,λίγος4) (certain: He's quite kind in some ways.) ορισμένος2. adjective1) (a large, considerable or impressive (amount or number of): I spent some time trying to convince her; I'll have some problem sorting out these papers!) αρκετός,κάμποσος2) (an unidentified or unnamed (thing, person etc): She was hunting for some book that she's lost.) κάποιος3) ((used with numbers) about; at a rough estimate: There were some thirty people at the reception.) περίπου,κάπου3. adverb((American) somewhat; to a certain extent: I think we've progressed some.) κάπως- somebody- someday
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- someone
- something
- sometime
- sometimes
- somewhat
- somewhere
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46 sordid
['so:did]1) ((of a place etc) dirty, mean and poor: a very sordid neighbourhood.) άθλιος,εξαθλιωμένος2) ((of a person's behaviour etc) showing low standards or ideals etc; not very pleasant or admirable: The whole affair was rather sordid.) ελεεινός•- sordidly- sordidness -
47 spell
I [spel] past tense, past participle - spelt; verb1) (to name or give in order the letters of (a word): I asked him to spell his name for me.) συλλαβίζω2) ((of letters) to form (a word): C-a-t spells `cat'.) σχηματίζω(λέξη),διαβάζομαι3) (to (be able to) spell words correctly: I can't spell!) είμαι ορθογράφος4) (to mean or amount to: This spells disaster.) σημαίνω,ισοδυναμώ με•- speller- spelling II [spel] noun1) (a set or words which, when spoken, is supposed to have magical power: The witch recited a spell and turned herself into a swan.) ξόρκι,μαγικές λέξεις2) (a strong influence: He was completely under her spell.) ακατανίκητη έλξη,επιρροήIII [spel] noun1) (a turn (at work): Shortly afterwards I did another spell at the machine.) βάρδια2) (a period of time during which something lasts: a spell of bad health.) χρονική περίοδος3) (a short time: We stayed in the country for a spell and then came home.) σύντομο χρονικό διάστημα -
48 stingy
['stin‹i](mean or ungenerous: My father's very stingy with his money; stingy portions of food.) τσιγκούνης,τσιγκούνικος- stingily- stinginess -
49 that is to say
(in other words; I mean: He was here last Thursday, that's to say the 4th of June.) δηλαδή -
50 then
[ðen] 1. adverb1) (at that time in the past or future: I was at school then; If you're coming next week, I'll see you then.) τότε2) (used with prepositions to mean that time in the past or future: John should be here by then; I'll need you before then; I have been ill since then; Until then; Goodbye till then!) τότε3) (after that: I had a drink, (and) then I went home.) μετά4) (in that case: He might not give us the money and then what would we do?) τότε5) (often used especially at the end of sentences in which an explanation, opinion etc is asked for, or which show surprise etc: What do you think of that, then?) λοιπόν6) (also; in addition: I have two brothers, and then I have a cousin in America.) επίσης2. conjunction(in that case; as a result: If you're tired, then you must rest.) τότε3. adjective(at that time (in the past): the then Prime Minister.) τότε -
51 tight-fisted
adjective (mean and ungenerous with money: a tight-fisted employer.) σφιχτοχέρης -
52 times
1) (a period; an era: We live in difficult times.) εποχή, εποχές2) (in mathematics, used to mean multiplied by: Four times two is eight.) φορές, επί -
53 Allude to
v.Mention: P. and V. μνησθῆναι (aor. pass. μιμνήσκειν) (gen.), ἐπιμνησθῆναι (aor. pass. ἐπιμιμνήσκειν) (gen. or περί and gen.), P. μνημονεύειν (acc.); see Mention.Refer to covertly: Ar. and P. αἰνίσσεσθαι (acc. or εἰς, acc.), P. ὑποσημαίνειν (acc.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Allude to
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54 Aloud
adv.P. and V. μέγα, P. μεγάλῃ φωνῇ.Do not say aloud what you mean: V. ἃν λέγῃς... μὴ φωνεῖ μέγα (Soph., Phil. 574).My master prayed the contrary, speaking not the words aloud: V. δεσπότης ἐμός τἀναντίʼ ηὔχετʼ οὐ γεγωνίσκων λόγους (Eur., El. 808).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Aloud
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55 Bad
adj.In bad health: see Ill.Wine that has gone bad: P. οἶνος ἐξεστηκώς (Dem.).Rotten: Ar. and P. σαπρός.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Bad
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56 Base
subs.Foundation: P. θεμέλιοι, οἱ, τὰ κάτωθεν, P. and V. πυθμήν, ὁ, V. ῥίζα, ἡ.Of a hill: P. κράσπεδα, τά (Xen.).Of a triangle: P. βάσις, ἡ.Base of operations: P. and V. ἀφορμή, ἡ, P. ὁρμητήριον, τό.Fortify ( as a base against an enemy), v. intrans.: P. ἐπιτειχίζειν.Making Naupactus their base: P. ὁρμώμενοι ἐκ Ναυπάκτου (Thuc. 2, 69).A base against a place: P. ἐπιτειχισμός, ὁ (dat. or κατά, gen.).——————v. trans.Secure, confirm: P. βεβαιοῦν.Statements based on no foundation of truth: P. ἐπʼ ἀληθείας οὐδεμιᾶς εἰρημένα (Dem. 230).——————adj.Morally: P. and V. αἰσχρός, κακός, πάγκακος, πονηρός, φαῦλος, μοχθηρός, κακοῦργος, ἀνάξιος, Ar. and P. ἀγεννής.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Base
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57 Beggarly
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58 Cheap
adj.P. εὐτελής, εὔωνος.Costing nothing: Ar. ἀδάπανος.Worthless, mean: P. and V. φαῦλος, εὐτελής.At the cheapest possible rate: P. ὡς ἀξιώτατον (Lys. 165).I have never yet seen cheaper anchovies: Ar. οὐπώποτʼ ἀφύας εἶδον ἀξιωτέρας (Eq. 645).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Cheap
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59 Cheeseparing
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60 Close
adj.Solid, dense: P. and V. πυκνός.Narrow: P. and V. στενός, V. στενόπορος.Close-packed: P. and V. πυκνός, ἁθρόος.Stifling: Ar. and P. πνιγηρόςKeep close: see Hide.Mean, stingy: Ar. and P. φειδωλός.I did not expect the numbers would be so close: P. οὐκ ᾤμην ἔγωγε οὕτω παρʼ ὀλίγον ἔσεσθαι τὸν γεγονότα ἀριθμόν (Plat., Ap. 36A).Careful: see Attentive.Close relationship: P. ἀναγκαία συγγένεια, ἡ; see Near.At close quarters: use adv., P. and V. ὁμόσε, P. συστάδον.——————subs.Consecrated ground: P. and V. τέμενος, τό, ἄλσος, το (Plat.), V. σηκός, ὁ, σήκωμα, τό.End: P. and V. τέλος, τό, καταστροφή, ἡ (Thuc.).——————v. trans.Put to: P. προστιθέναι.Fasten close, etc.: Ar. and V. πακτοῦν, V. πυκάζειν.Block up: P. and V. φράσσειν, P. ἐμφράσσειν, ἀποφράσσειν.Close ( eyes) of another: P. συλλαμβάνειν (Plat.), V. συμβάλλειν, συναρμόζειν, συνάπτειν, P. and V. συγκλῄειν.Close one's mouth: V. ἐγκλῄειν στόμα, Ar. ἐπιβύειν στόμα, P. ἐμφράσσειν στόμα.Keep quiet and close your mouth: V. ἡσυχάζετε συνθέντες ἄρθρα στόματος (Eur., Cycl. 624); see also Shut.Close ranks: P. and V. συντάσσεσθαι, P. συστρέφεσθαι.Close with, accept: P. and V. δέχεσθαι (acc.).Close with ( an enemy): P. and V. προσβάλλειν (dat.), συμβαλλειν (dat.), ὁμόσε ἰέναι (dat.), P. συμμιγνύναι (dat.); see Engage.V. intrans. Come to an end: P. and V. τελευτᾶν, τέλος ἔχειν, τέλος λαμβάνειν, V. ἐκτελευτᾶν.Of combatants: P. and V. μάχην συνάπτειν, συμβάλλειν, P. συμμιγνύναι, συμμίσγειν, εἰς χεῖρας ἰέναι, V. εἰς ταὐτὸν ἥκειν.Shut: P. and V. κλῄεσθαι, συγκλῄεσθαι.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Close
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